What you need
Bosch makes enterprise-grade cameras. RTSP is available but may need to be enabled in the web interface.
- Bosch IP camera on your network
- Camera admin credentials
- A computer on the same LAN
- A PanoraCast account
Step 1: Find your camera's IP address
Use the Bosch IP Helper tool or Bosch Video Security Client to discover cameras on your network. Both are free downloads from boschsecurity.com.
Step 2: Enable RTSP
Some Bosch models have RTSP disabled by default. Log into the camera's web interface, navigate to Configuration > Network > RTSP, and enable it. Set the port to 554.
Step 3: Copy your RTSP URL
Bosch cameras use an RTSP tunnel path.
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# Standard RTSP URL
rtsp://admin:[email protected]:554/rtsp_tunnelStep 4: Add to PanoraCast
In your PanoraCast dashboard, click 'Add Camera', paste the RTSP URL, and test the connection.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- RTSP disabled — Must be explicitly enabled in the web interface for many Bosch models
- Authentication — Bosch uses digest authentication. Verify credentials in the web interface
- Enterprise VMS — If the camera is managed by Bosch BVMS, you may need to configure RTSP access through the VMS